Vlooienmarktfestival Thriftpark in Centrale Markthal
Tweedehandsfestival met mode, lifestyle, creativiteit en feel‑goods
One Day Market maakt van De Hallen een creatieve marktplaats
Twee dagen lang vult de centrale passage zich met mode, kunst, vintage, prints, tattoos en muziek
Mystic Garden: Echoes of Amsterdam in Sloterpark
Mystic Garden team descends on Sloterpark with urban edition full of local electronic acts
Maker Market brings local design and creativity to the city
A market full of handmade jewelry, textiles, art and small business owners
Liberation Festival The Free West at Westergasterrein
Free outdoor festival on May 5 with multiple stages, spoken word, debate and program for young and old
Milkshake Festival: open-minded electronic dance festival
On July 25 and 26, 2026 - and this year it coincides with WorldPride in Amsterdam
VANDESTRAAT: Four photographers capture the soul of Amsterdam
With work by Gosse Bouma, Lotte Ekkel, Niels Koopmans and Bas Losekoot
Pink Film Days: 12 Days of queer cinema that sticks
From premiere to pub quiz: this is March's regular movie date.
The Blue Tit: wine café in the Staatslieden neighborhood
Three local residents opened their own wine bar on the site of cafe The Shamrock
Bon Burger Bar: dry-aged burgers and natural wine
Smash burgers, oysters and natural wine in a laid-back neighborhood bar expanding toward North
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Amsterdam West
Mystic Garden: Echoes of Amsterdam is the new one-day electronic music festival in Sloterpark, set up as a city edition of Mystic...
At Makers Market you will discover creative makers who show and sell their work. No generic merchandise, but design...
On May 5, Westerpark will once again turn into the setting for Liberation Festival Het Vrije Westen, the city's official Liberation Festival. A free outdoor festival...
Milkshake Festival has been around since 2012 and is organized by Paradiso and AIR. Two days, nine stages a day, 25,000 visitors a day - and...
Amsterdam is a city that never stands still. From busy intersections to hushed alleys, a new story plays out on every corner. In the...
Roze Filmdagen is the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the Benelux and will return in 2026 for the 29th...
The Pimpelmees opened on Feb. 24, 2026 in Fannius Scholtenstraat, on the spot where café The...
Bon Burger Bar in West is all about burgers and wine. Here, smash burgers, thicker dry-aged patties and...
The ever entertaining festival Komm Schon Alter was set up in 2012 by Susanne van Maanen as a counterpoint to the young mainstream club scene. The 24+...
LOT61 Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and café with its own distinct signature. The roastery and café on Kinkerstraat show...
Loveland Festival fills Sloterpark in New West with house and techno every summer. The multi-day festival is organized by Loveland Events, an independent dance organizer...
The Amsterdam Terrassen Festival fills Rembrandtpark this summer with a big, cozy terrace atmosphere. From 24 to...
On March 28 and 29, 2026, West will host the next edition of CABINET, a carefully curated...
Sunday Market is the most fun fill in your Sunday. This creative and culinary market at the Westergasterrein brings...
Scala opened in 2023 in the Western District and combines food with live theater. In a cozy setting, short 20-minute shows alternate...
Floor17 offers a luxurious spring experience on Amsterdam-West's highest rooftop terrace. On the 17th floor of the Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark, you look out over...
Karavaan, a spot on the Kwakersplein in Oud-West since 2020, has a remarkably large terrace known for its maximum sunlight hours. The café with...
Not so long ago, this neighborhood was one of the "lesser" neighborhoods of the city. But those days are over! In recent years, this part of the city has developed into a young and trendy neighborhood full of interesting sights, stores and restaurants. It is a popular residential area for young, creative professionals, and that affects the atmosphere. In Amsterdam West you have quiet residential areas mixed with lively shopping streets and bars. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the city for an extended period of time.
What to do in Amsterdam West The Foodhallen is the new culinary sensation in Amsterdam West. Inspired by "indoor food markets" from various metropolitan cities, this food market offers a wide variety of delicious snacks and drinks in an industrial setting. Surrounding the Food Hallen is a creative area full of boutiques, galleries and creative co-working spaces. Amsterdam West is also home to "Het Schip," one of the finest examples of the famous architectural movement The Amsterdam School. This impressive museum is housed in architect Michel de Klerk's famous workers' palace. The extensive collection displays photographs, drawings, furniture and designs of household items by the greatest representatives of the 100-year-old group.
Another notable feature of Amsterdam West is the Westergasfabriek. It is one of the city's most thriving creative hotspots and there is always something going on. With numerous restaurants, bars, a local brewery, entertainment venues and a busy schedule of exhibitions, food markets, festivals and cultural events, there is always something new to discover.